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en-usen-usSeybold hired as assistant acrobatics and tumbling and cheer coachhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/acro/2016-17/releases/20161003e4xe99
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Head acrobatics and tumbling coach Megan Bamford and head cheerleading and dance coach Debbie Neilson announced the hire of Nicole Seybold as an assistant coach that will help both programs. Seybold joins the Tornado staff following a stellar career competing in acrobatics and tumbling at the University of Oregon.Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/acro/2016-17/releases/20161003e4xe992016-10-03T04:00:00ZCheer and dance lead tumbling classes at church camphttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2016-17/releases/20160720icyv79
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Last week the King University cheerleading and dance teams was privileged to work with Celebration Church as they hosted their annual Rise Up children’s camp. The camp provides children with several different class options including tumbling, drama, art, guitar, piano, community service, hip hop, science, etc., incorporating God’s word and love into every session.Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2016-17/releases/20160720icyv792016-07-20T04:00:00ZKing joins the YWCA and Boys & Girls Club to celebrate Olympic Dayhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2015-16/releases/20160629kick89
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Earlier this week members of the King University cheerleading and dance teams as well as other student-athletes and coaches had the opportunity to participate in Olympic Day at the YWCA. The Olympics are celebrated throughout the month of June, and the YWCA partners with the U.S. Olympic Committee to host this event.Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2015-16/releases/20160629kick892016-06-29T04:00:00ZJoin King for Dig Pink Night and Late Night Madnesshttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/WVB_LNM
BRISTOL, Tenn. – If you haven’t been to the Student Center Complex to see the King University women’s volleyball team play, Tuesday night is the perfect opportunity. The Tornado will be hosting their annual Dig Pink event and taking donations that will go towards breast cancer research. Following the conclusion of the volleyball match, fans can stay to get their first glimpse of the King men’s and women’s basketball teams at Late Night Madness where the King athletics department will have a major announcement about the upcoming season.Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2014-15/WVB_LNM2014-10-09T04:00:00ZTwister makes appearance at Tennessee Smokies gamehttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130627vx4jt8
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Earlier this month, Twister, the King University mascot travelled to a Tennessee Smokies baseball game to compete in their Mascot Olympics. While there, Twister and the other mascots mingled and took pictures with the fans prior to the game.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130627vx4jt82013-06-27T04:00:00ZNeilson chosen to lead King cheerhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on
BRISTOL, Tenn. – King University is pleased to announce that Debbie Neilson has been hired as King’s cheerleading head coach. Neilson has extensive experience coaching high school and college cheerleaders in the Bristol area for nearly 20 years.Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201305170d19on2013-05-17T04:00:00ZCheerleading open tryouts to take place on May 26http://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130423t76nn9
BRISTOL, Tenn. – New King University cheerleading coach Debbie Neilson has announced the date for tryouts for the 2013-14 squad. The tryouts will take place on May 26 in Kline Gym on the King University campus.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130423t76nn92013-04-23T04:00:00ZKing Cheer finishes 5th in Nation at Cheersport Nationalshttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130222t3uavf
This past weekend King Cheer hit the road to Nationals at Cheersport held in Atlanta, GA. The Lady Tornado competed two days in the College Level 4 division against Widener University, University of North Carolina, University of Georgia, Brenau University, Polk State College, Savannah State University, and East TN State University.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20130222t3uavf2013-02-22T05:00:00ZKing Cheer to Compete at Cheersport Nationals This Weekendhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201302134bjnu8
After months of preparation, Coach Amber King and the KU cheer team will compete at the 2013 Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta, Ga. this weekend.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201302134bjnu82013-02-13T05:00:00ZTwister Mascot Tryouts Set for September 13http://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201209067blfdo
All King students interested in being King’s mascot, Twister the Lion, are encouraged to complete the application process and try out on Sept. 13.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/201209067blfdo2012-09-06T04:00:00ZKing and Lees-McRae to Begin Battle for Blue Ridge Cuphttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release
Beginning in the 2012-13 athletic season King and Lees-McRae College will deepen their rivalry with an annual competition for the Blue Ridge Cup.Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/090512_BRCup_release2012-09-05T04:00:00ZGet Closer to Tornado Athletics with Text Updates!http://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice
Tornado Athletic is introducing a new way to keep up-to-date on your favorite King sport team with its text message update service. The service is open to all and free of charge.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/082012_textservice2012-08-20T04:00:00ZCheer Hosts Oregon Acro Squad to Kick Off Camphttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120817q8iy7k
To help kick off the 2012-13 season, Cheer Head Coach Amber King welcomed the Oregon Acrobatics & Tumbling staff to join the team for their opening camp.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120817q8iy7k2012-08-17T04:00:00ZTornado Watch! - Episode 6 - King Cheer Season Beginshttp://kingtornado.com/video/081712TornadoWatch_E6
First-year Head Coach Amber King walks us through her team's exciting start to cheer season after welcoming the Oregon Acro & Tumbling staff to team camp!Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/video/081712TornadoWatch_E62012-08-17T04:00:00ZKing Cheerleading to Host Team Stunt Clinichttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120803ddn1by
First-year head coach Amber King will host a team stunt clinic for area teams at Kline Gymnasium on October 6.Fri, 03 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2012-13/releases/20120803ddn1by2012-08-03T04:00:00ZCommitted to Success - King helps athletes excel both on and off the fieldhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN
Read the KTN's recent front page article highlighting the triumphs of King College student-athletes. (Credit: Pat Kenney, Kingsport Times-News)Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/072612_KCExcels_KTN2012-07-26T04:00:00ZAmber Morrell Named Head Cheer Coachhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20120517tyr56t
King College alum Amber Morrell '08 has been named the Tornado's new head cheer coach, effective June 1, 2012.Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20120517tyr56t2012-05-17T04:00:00ZKing Summer Cheer Camp Canceledhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/2012051136z2zj
The King Cheer Camp scheduled for July has been canceled. No make up date has been planned.Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/2012051136z2zj2012-05-11T04:00:00ZKing Athletics Host Student-Athlete Awards Banquethttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/042512_AwardsBanquet
The King College Athletic Department hosted an end-of-the-year awards banquet for the student-athletes of its 24 varsity sports, faculty, and staff on Tuesday night.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/042512_AwardsBanquet2012-04-25T04:00:00ZKing College Invites Alumni and Friends to Celebrate 86th Dogwood Weekendhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/041612_Dogwood2012
Alumni and friends of King College are invited to join in the upcoming 86th celebration of Dogwood Weekend on April 20-23.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/041612_Dogwood20122012-04-16T04:00:00ZStudent-Athletes Engage in Storm Chaser Mentor Programhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/021012_StormChaser
King student-athletes continue to impact the lives of Bristol elementary school children through Storm Chaser Mentor ProgramFri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/021012_StormChaser2012-02-10T05:00:00ZKing College Set to Kick Off Tornado Athletic Clubhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/011712TACkickoff
King College will introduce a new way to spread generosity toward Athletics when it introduces the Tornado Athletic Club this Saturday, Jan. 21Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/011712TACkickoff2012-01-17T05:00:00ZFind Your Conference Carolinas Destination Right Here!http://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/CCDirections
Ever wonder where each of our new conference member schools are located or how to get there? Wonder no more! More details inside...Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/CCDirections2011-10-27T04:00:00ZCheerleading Tryout Information Now Availablehttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20110927s9bf2q
Information for those interested in joining Tornado Cheerleading for the 2012-13 season is now available!Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/20110927s9bf2q2011-09-27T04:00:00ZSupport King Athletics with Nike Gear Fundraiserhttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/NikeFundraiser
For a limited time only, you can purchase stylish, King Tornado Nike gear and support your student-athletes at the same time! More details inside...Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/NikeFundraiser2011-09-22T04:00:00ZNew King Arrives on Campus, Twister Welcomed as New Mascothttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/New_King_Arrives_on_Campus-_Twister_Welcomed_as_New_Mascot_release
There is a new king in town as King College unveils their first ever mascot, "Twister", at an on-campus event earlier today.Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/General_News/2011-12/New_King_Arrives_on_Campus-_Twister_Welcomed_as_New_Mascot_release2011-09-03T04:00:00ZInterested in Becoming the Inaugural King College Mascot?http://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/MascotTryout_release
Interested in rallying the masses around Tornado Athletics or touching the lives of those in the community? Try out to be the King College mascot!Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/MascotTryout_release2011-08-18T04:00:00ZCheer Team Places for First Time in Program Historyhttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/Cheer_Team_Places_for_First_Time_in_Program_History
The King College Cheer team accomplished a first in its program history last week while participating in their annual preseason camp held at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The Cheer team placed in three events, including one first place event finish.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://kingtornado.com/sports/cheer/2011-12/releases/Cheer_Team_Places_for_First_Time_in_Program_History2011-08-03T04:00:00ZMidnight Madness to Make its Return on Monday, Oct. 15http://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link
Students, faculty, and staff: Come celebrate the return of Midnight Madness recognizing all 24 varsity teams heading into the winter season!http://kingtornado.com/General_News/2012-13/101112_MidnightMadness12_link